Whitney's worried when it's clear Lauren is up to something

EastEnders Whitney Lauren
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Whitney suspects that Lauren’s girls’ night out is more than just drinks.

*Second episode*

Lauren is all set for a night on the town with Whitney. When they arrive at a bar, however, Whitney realises that Lauren has an ulterior motive. What is Lauren up to? Angry with Lauren’s actions, Whitney gives her friend a reality check, telling Lauren to think long and hard about what she wants. Meanwhile, Steven is left on his lonesome when Max doesn’t turn up for prearranged drinks, so he visits Max instead to help with the kids.

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Rachel Lucas
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